OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E3 5TA

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This E3 5TA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E3 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E3 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E3 5TA, encompassing approximately 7182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the E3 5TA area, explore the E3 5TA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

E3 5TA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Old Ford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ford Street with total crimes: 6
  • Chisenhale Road with total crimes: 6

OLD FORD ROAD, E3 5TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.63-44.83%
Violence and sexual offences142.2340.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.95500.00%
Other theft71.67250.00%
Vehicle crime50.9766.67%
Drugs30.70-96.15%
Theft from the person20.42-80.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs7820.057700.00%
Anti-social behaviour2910.8638.10%
Theft from the person104.04150.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.39-9.09%
Burglary41.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.56-76.92%
Other crime30.420.00%
Other theft20.42-80.00%
Public order20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.16200.00%
Vehicle crime132.92225.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.810.00%
Other theft101.53900.00%
Burglary61.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.84100.00%
Theft from the person40.56100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.85-15.38%
Burglary91.5380.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-75.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.6840.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.95-23.53%
Burglary51.81150.00%
Public order50.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Other theft30.56-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.49-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.37-41.18%
Other theft71.39-41.67%
Theft from the person50.9725.00%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-57.14%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.480.00%
Other theft122.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.670.00%
Vehicle crime50.970.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Robbery40.700.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Theft from the person40.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
April 202421
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202413
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202478
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E3 5TA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Ford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chisenhale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wetherell Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Type Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Grove Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Gunmakers Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Daling Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gathorne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stoneway Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Roman Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Arbery Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Tait Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Alice Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hewlett Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lombard Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kenilworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Driffield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bunsen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wennington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Cranbrook Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Palmers Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Conyer Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lanfranc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rosebank Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Medway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1